Medical and Health Genomics of South Asia
- 1st Edition - August 31, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Dhavendra Kumar, Kumarasamy Thangaraj
- Language: English
Medical and Health Genomics of South Asia, a new volume in the Genomic and Precision Medicine in Clinical Practice series, offers a thorough discussion of medical genomics as app… Read more
Description
Description
Medical and Health Genomics of South Asia, a new volume in the Genomic and Precision Medicine in Clinical Practice series, offers a thorough discussion of medical genomics as applied across South Asian nations, from India to Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, as well as in South Asian populations abroad. Here, global chapter authors consider genomic variation and the population heterogeneity of genetic, infectious, and lifestyle diseases in South Asia, along with successful modes of population health management for these inherited disorders and other applications of clinical genomics for improved individual health in the region. Adopting an applied approach, this book first reviews basic genomic models and population study formats, as well as the anthropological and genetic history of South Asia. The following sections examine genomic epidemiology and population health in the South Asian context; examples of genomic medicine's use in combating major health challenges in the region; genomic healthcare infrastructure; and related social, ethical, legal, and economic aspects central to impactful genomic medicine.
Key features
Key features
- Provides a detailed examination of medical genomics as applied in South Asian populations, including current and origin populations
- Considers genetic and genomic epidemiological approaches for studying and treating genetic, infectious, and lifestyle diseases across South Asia, with an emphasis on heterogeneity
- Highlights population health challenges with global prevalence
- Acts as a practical reference for genomic education and implementation in the region
- Features contributing experts from various South Asian nations and beyond
Readership
Readership
Active researchers in the areas of genetics, human genomics, and public health; public health officials and clinical administrators, Students and clinicians
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section I: Basic human genetics and genomics
1. Population origin and variation of the South Asian peoples
2. Introduction to genomic and molecular biology
3. Microbial and Pathogenomics with reference to tropical infections
4. Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics including traditional/ indigenous herbal medicines
5. South Asia genomic heterogeneity in transplantation medicine
Section II: Hereditary disorders of the South Asian subcontinent
6. Spectrum and Epidemiology of inherited disorders of Indian subcontinent
7. Heterogeneity of hereditary diseases in South Asia
8. Metabolic and mitochondrial diseases
9. Haemoglobinopathies and related inherited blood diseases
10. Inherited cardiovascular diseases
11. Genetic immunology- Primary immune deficiency disorders
12. Familial and Inherited cancer
13. Rare genetic diseases in India
Section III: Genomics of Infectious diseases
14. Malaria genomics and applications
15. Mycobacterial diseases genomics and Tuberculosis Including Leprosy
16. Leishmaniasis- the paradigm of tropical infectious disease
17. Anti-microbial therapy- resistance; response; adverse drug reactions
18. Next generation drugs and vaccines in South Asia
Section IV: Environmental and Life style diseases (Non-Communicable diseases)
19. Diabetes and related glycemic diseases
20. Coronary artery disease and Hypertension in South Asia- genetic perspectives
21. Respiratory diseases- Bronchial asthma and High altitude living
22. Inflammatory/ Auto-immune diseases
Section V: Health genomics of the South Asia
23. Health perspectives of ancient Indian and South Asian DNA
24. The organisation and function of clinical genomics & genetic counselling
25. Genome laboratories and Genome database systems
26. Fertility and Assisted Reproduction
27. Fetal Medicine and Newborn screening
28. Genetic and genomic education & training in South Asia
29. Human genomics in Sri Lanka- from clinics to community
30. Clinical and Molecular genetic initiatives in Nepal
31. Human Genomic Disease-Specific Database Development: The Model of the Global Globin Database
32. Medical genetics and genetic counselling in Bangladesh
33. Genomic variation- Regional and socio-cultural perspectives
34. Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (ELSI)- South Asian perspectives
Glossary- Human and Medical Genetics & Genomics; Population/Public Health
1. Population origin and variation of the South Asian peoples
2. Introduction to genomic and molecular biology
3. Microbial and Pathogenomics with reference to tropical infections
4. Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics including traditional/ indigenous herbal medicines
5. South Asia genomic heterogeneity in transplantation medicine
Section II: Hereditary disorders of the South Asian subcontinent
6. Spectrum and Epidemiology of inherited disorders of Indian subcontinent
7. Heterogeneity of hereditary diseases in South Asia
8. Metabolic and mitochondrial diseases
9. Haemoglobinopathies and related inherited blood diseases
10. Inherited cardiovascular diseases
11. Genetic immunology- Primary immune deficiency disorders
12. Familial and Inherited cancer
13. Rare genetic diseases in India
Section III: Genomics of Infectious diseases
14. Malaria genomics and applications
15. Mycobacterial diseases genomics and Tuberculosis Including Leprosy
16. Leishmaniasis- the paradigm of tropical infectious disease
17. Anti-microbial therapy- resistance; response; adverse drug reactions
18. Next generation drugs and vaccines in South Asia
Section IV: Environmental and Life style diseases (Non-Communicable diseases)
19. Diabetes and related glycemic diseases
20. Coronary artery disease and Hypertension in South Asia- genetic perspectives
21. Respiratory diseases- Bronchial asthma and High altitude living
22. Inflammatory/ Auto-immune diseases
Section V: Health genomics of the South Asia
23. Health perspectives of ancient Indian and South Asian DNA
24. The organisation and function of clinical genomics & genetic counselling
25. Genome laboratories and Genome database systems
26. Fertility and Assisted Reproduction
27. Fetal Medicine and Newborn screening
28. Genetic and genomic education & training in South Asia
29. Human genomics in Sri Lanka- from clinics to community
30. Clinical and Molecular genetic initiatives in Nepal
31. Human Genomic Disease-Specific Database Development: The Model of the Global Globin Database
32. Medical genetics and genetic counselling in Bangladesh
33. Genomic variation- Regional and socio-cultural perspectives
34. Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (ELSI)- South Asian perspectives
Glossary- Human and Medical Genetics & Genomics; Population/Public Health
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: August 31, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Dhavendra Kumar
Professor Dhavendra Kumar is a Visiting Professor within the Genomic Policy Unit, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, at the University of South Wales; and a Consultant in Clinical Genetics at the University Hospital of Wales, Institute of Medical Genetics, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom. He is one of the Consultants for the All Wales Medical Genetics Service and the lead Clinician for Clinical Cardiovascular Genetics. After qualifying in Medicine from the King George’s Medical College, University of Lucknow, India, he completed postgraduate training in Pediatrics with a MD. Since 1980 he has pursued a career in Medical Genetics in the UK. In 1990 he became a Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Genetics. He is a Fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics (FACMG) and as well as Royal Colleges of Physicians (FRCP-London and FRCP-Ireland) and Pediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH-UK).
Affiliations and expertise
Honorary Clinical Professor, William Harvey Research Institute, Bart’s and The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, England, UKKT
Kumarasamy Thangaraj
Dr. Kumarasamy Thangaraj is JC Bose Fellow CSIR-,CCMB Hyderabad, India. His major research interest sits in the fields of human origins, health and disease. He is interested in understanding the complex origin and affinities of Indian populations, using the genomics variations of contemporary populations and ancient biological remains. He is also interested in understanding the impact of endogamy on health and disease of South Asians. Dr. has published widely in such peer reviewed journals as Nature, the American Journal of Human Genetics, Molecular Biology and Evolution, and Current Biology.
Affiliations and expertise
JC Bose Fellow CSIR-,CCMB Hyderabad, India